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January 7, 2021 7:29 pmpts 30 pts
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Please clarify why the answer is different when using max-min method and am>gm method

I have solved this using 3 methods. The answer using Lagrange multiplier and partial derivatives is coming 1152^-1 while using the AM>GM method its different. Please clarify the reason and also which method to use in which scenario
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  • Mahendra devanda Best Answer
    because maxima minima method gives exact value and this am gm method gives only a uper bound ....if say x is less then 2 then we can x is also less then 3.... similarly am gm metho...
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